Julian Weber secured the gold medal in the event with an impressive throw of 90.40m. This achievement took place during the competition where he competed. The throw marks him as the second athlete in 2026 to exceed the 90-meter mark. This performance solidifies his standing among top throwers globally. Further competitions will determine his ongoing dominance in the sport. 🏅
world Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud is currently trailing Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party in pre-election surveys for the October 27 Israeli parliamentary elections. The poll from Zman Yisrael suggests Yashar could secure 25 seats, four more than Netanyahu's 50 seats, while opponents are projected to win 58 seats. A key setback is that Donald Trump did not endorse Netanyahu during his July 28 White House visit. Trump reportedly expressed frustration with Netanyahu's policies concerning Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. The Shin Bet is now considering providing Eisenkot with armed security as the campaign intensifies.
world Severe storms triggered massive flooding across Indiana, resulting in at least six fatalities, including a 4-year-old. The flooding hit the state, particularly along the White River in Indianapolis, where emergency crews were actively involved. The toll was confirmed to include three women and two men, with deaths reported across several counties on or around Saturday. Governor Mike Braun confirmed federal assistance was coming after a presidential declaration. Authorities are continuing rescue operations as river levels remain high and risks persist. 🌊
business The Maharashtra FDA issued a show-cause notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff. This action concerns their participation in a 2024 advertisement for Vimal Elaichi. The notice, dated August 11, demands they stop the campaign immediately and remove all related content from social media. The FDA noted the ad indirectly promotes VIMAL, which is linked to pan masala, a prohibited product in Maharashtra. Future penalties for misleading endorsements can range from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. 😟
top The Bar Council of India controversially froze the enrolment of the 2026 graduating batch from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. This move sparked intense backlash, especially after the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, sharply criticized the BCI. The initial freeze order, issued by BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, was quickly rolled back amid protests. Following the CJI's strong remarks, Mishra issued a sincere apology to the law students on Saturday. The entire row stemmed from student opposition to CJI Kant attending the university convocation. ⚖️
business Former Deputy Speaker Ashis Banerjee was discovered hanging at a TMC party office on Sunday morning. The incident took place in the Birbhum district, near his residence in Rampurhat. Police recovered a purported suicide note from the party office premises. The former TMC MLA's body has since been sent for a post-mortem examination. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation. 😟
business Petrol and diesel rates remained steady across major Indian cities on Sunday, August 16th. This stability was observed in locations like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, despite a rise in global crude oil prices. Brent crude settled 1.67% higher at $88.52 a barrel after a near 6% rise this week. This volatility is linked to the ongoing US-Iran deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz. The government also revised export levies on petroleum products recently to ensure domestic availability.
health COVID-19 has been shown to reactivate dormant viruses in hospitalized patients, according to new research. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and partners studied 1,154 patients across 20 U.S. hospitals. The study, which spanned a year, identified 11 reactivated viruses within the first 40 days of admission. Notably, Anelloviridae reactivation showed a strong link with long-term disability and long COVID. This finding suggests inflammation, not just immune suppression, might trigger viral activity, leading to new treatment paths. 🔬
india Former deputy speaker of the Bengal assembly, Ashis Banerjee, was discovered deceased at the Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat, Birbhum on Sunday morning. A supposed suicide note was recovered from the party office alongside his body, which has been sent for post-mortem examination. Banerjee had resigned as chairman of the Birbhum district core committee in June following a major election defeat for the TMC. He was a five-time MLA who represented Rampurhat continuously from 2001 until 2026. The exact reasons for his death remain unclear as authorities investigate the incident. 😔
entertainment Yash addressed the 2017 controversy regarding Rashmika Mandanna's 'Mr Showoff' comment during Rajat Sharma's 'Aap Ki Adalat'. This incident arose from a rapid-fire segment where Rashmika named Yash in the Kannada film industry. Yash stated that while opinions are fine, they do not define his personality, asserting his identity remains unchanged. He also clarified that personal attacks on actors do not equate to fan loyalty. Yash is currently preparing for his upcoming movie, 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups'.
world Israel conducted strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people in attacks since the June ceasefire. These actions come as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed shipping routes with Oman, contingent on a US MoU. Iran's IRGC warned of shifting to offensive military actions as the 60-day US-Iran deadline nears on August 17. Meanwhile, Hamas urged the Board of Peace to compel Israel to accept a Gaza peace plan. Additionally, Iran's economy is showing early signs of recovery despite ongoing regional conflicts. 💥
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